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Donnie Vinson

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 23 years

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Captain
Donnie Vinson

Member since January 2022 Gulf Shores, United States

Background: Captain Donnie Vinson was born and raised on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. He grew up in Spanish Fort and has spent more than 3 decades fishing in and around Mobile Bay. He's fished everything from the rivers of the Delta to the Gulf's deep sea. The captain loves being on the water and is always looking for the next memorable experience. He's eager to share his passion and knowledge and he loves taking people for a great day of fishing or a wonderful sunset cruise. Captain Donnie is fully certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as well as first aid. Also, he's a member of the Alabama Coastal Fishing Association (ACFA). He competed in various tournaments throughout the Gulf Coast as well as in Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the world’s largest angling tournament. Join Captain Donnie aboard for tight lines!

Hey, I'm Captain Donnie Vinson

Gulf Shores, United States

Background: Captain Donnie Vinson was born and raised on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. He grew up in Spanish Fort and has spent more than 3 decades fishing in and around Mobile Bay. He's fished everything from the rivers of the Delta to the Gulf's deep sea. The captain loves being on the water and is always looking for the next memorable experience. He's eager to share his passion and knowledge and he loves taking people for a great day of fishing or a wonderful sunset cruise. Captain Donnie is fully certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as well as first aid. Also, he's a member of the Alabama Coastal Fishing Association (ACFA). He competed in various tournaments throughout the Gulf Coast as well as in Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, the world’s largest angling tournament. Join Captain Donnie aboard for tight lines!

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Gulf Shores • 25 ft • 6 persons

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Dauphin Island • 25 ft • 6 persons

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Wacking on them!!

Aug 18, 2025 Dauphin Island

Great trip fish was hot this morning!

Wacken on them!!

Jul 8, 2025 Dauphin Island

Great family time!! This family wacked on the trout and the black drum !

Nearshore slam!!

Jun 2, 2025 Dauphin Island

This group killed it from Speckled trout,Spanish Mackerel, Pompano and Sharks what a fun trip.

Hooked up!!!

Mar 30, 2025 Dauphin Island

Making memories !!

On ???

Mar 26, 2025 Dauphin Island

Killer trip this morning!!!

Getting Hot down South

Mar 22, 2025 Dauphin Island

This family had a great time catching multiple fish and sharing memories for a lifetime.

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 179 reviews

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4.9 / 5

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4.9 / 5

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4.8 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	94%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	88%

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Meredith S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip–Delta Dominator Special on April 1, 2024

Meredith S.

5.0 / 5

Apr 1, 2024

3 Hour Trip–Delta Dominator Special

Great experience!

VERIFIED

Enjoyed our trip with Captain Donnie and Candace. All first timers and we all caught fish! Will be booking another trip next time we are in Dauphin.

Enjoyed our trip with Captain Donnie and Candace. All first timers and we all caught fish! Will be booking another trip next...

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on April 4, 2024

Thanks guys great family and action on this trip way to go looking forward to always the next trip thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on April 4, 2024

Thanks guys great family and action on this trip way to go looking forward to always the next trip thanks Capt Donnie

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Steve T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on March 30, 2024

Steve T.

5.0 / 5

Mar 30, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (PM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

Felt very comfortable with Donny. He is very eligible and fun to go fishing with. Would for sure. Go with them again we did catch a lot of fish.

Felt very comfortable with Donny. He is very eligible and fun to go fishing with. Would for sure. Go with them again we did...

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on April 2, 2024

Thanks guys was a fun trip definitely lots of action non stop looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on April 2, 2024

Thanks guys was a fun trip definitely lots of action non stop looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

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Dean P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Family fishing trip

VERIFIED 2hr special PM on August 23, 2023

Dean P.

5.0 / 5

Aug 23, 2023

2hr special PM

Donnie was awesome and took real good care of us. Combination of late afternoon and tides made catching the “Big One “ a challenge but he did put us on fish. 3yr old grandson enjoyed the trip and even helped release a red under the slot. We will book Donnie again next time through Gulf Shore

Donnie was awesome and took real good care of us. Combination of late afternoon and tides made catching the “Big One “...

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on September 12, 2023

Thanks guys yes the tides was not in our favor but we made it work out great group and your grandson was a awesome little man gonna be a really good fisher one day. Thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on September 12, 2023

Thanks guys yes the tides was not in our favor but we made it work out great group and your grandson was a awesome little man gonna be a really good fisher one day. Thanks Capt Donnie

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Kevin R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on June 30, 2024

Kevin R.

5.0 / 5

Jun 30, 2024

4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

We really enjoyed fishing with Team Vinson. They were very pleasant and professional and put us on the fish.

Kevin R. recommends Team Vinson Charters 2

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2024

Thanks for the opportunity to take y’all out on a charter I’m glad y’all had a great time and looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2024

Thanks for the opportunity to take y’all out on a charter I’m glad y’all had a great time and looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

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Clark B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great family trip

VERIFIED RED SNAPPER 4HR MID MOR on June 10, 2024

Clark B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 10, 2024

RED SNAPPER 4HR MID MOR

Great family trip

VERIFIED

Great family outing. They put us right on the fish. Captain and the deck hand were very friendly and helpful.

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Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

Wow what a trip someone had the gold horseshoe lots of fun with your family looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

Donnie Vinson (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2024

Wow what a trip someone had the gold horseshoe lots of fun with your family looking forward to next time thanks Capt Donnie

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